Climate change is already affecting much of the world’s population, with startlingly high temperatures from the Arctic to Australia. Air pollution from wildfires, vehicles and industries threatens human health. Bees and pollinators are...
The short answer is: No one knows who invented music. No historical evidence exists to tell us exactly who sang...
Worn by some Muslim women, an abaya is a long, loose-fitting, robelike garment that covers the entire body, except for...
Many companies have made commitments toward diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in recent years, particularly since the murder of George Floyd sparked weeks...
You find yourself in an airport or hotel room in another country, and you really need to charge your phone, camera or game system. But what is that strange-looking outlet? It has round holes!
The abrupt failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank and subsequent concerns about the stability of other banks have reignited a fierce debate among...
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates again on May 3, 2023, by a quarter point, making it the Fed’s 10th rate hike since March...
In 2023, 24 states had laws or regulations in place prohibiting transgender students from participating on public school athletic teams consistent with...
Many plants, from crops to carnations, cannot bear fruit or reproduce without bees, beetles, butterflies and other insects to pollinate...
Stories define people – they shape our relationships, cultures and societies. Unlike other skills replaced by technology, storytelling has remained...
The nationwide shortages of Adderall that began in fall 2022 have brought renewed attention to the beleaguered drug, which is used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity...